Ray Gange, a young fan of The Clash, transitions from a Soho sex shop to becoming a roadie for the band amid the vibrant punk scene of late 1970s London.
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Ray Gange, a young fan of The Clash, transitions from a Soho sex shop to becoming a roadie for the band amid the vibrant punk scene of late 1970s London.
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Synopsis
Ray Gange, a young fan of The Clash, leaves his job in a Soho sex shop to become a roadie for the band. Set against the backdrop of late 1970s London, "Rude Boy" intertwines Gange's fictional narrative with real footage of The Clash performing at a Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park and during their On Parole and Sort It Out tours. The film captures the energy of the punk movement and the band's influence on youth culture during a time of social upheaval.
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Why Watch
- See The Clash live at iconic concerts.
- Meet Ray Gange, a unique Clash fan.
- Find out about the rude boy subculture.
Did You Know
- The film was released in the UK in March 1980.
- The Clash performed at the Rock Against Racism concert in Victoria Park.
- The film was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1980 Berlin International Film Festival.
- The film was re-released on DVD in the UK in 2003.
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Who directed the film Rude Boy?
Rude Boy was directed by Jack Hazan and David Mingay.
What year was Rude Boy released in the UK?
Rude Boy was released in the UK in March 1980.
What was the reaction of The Clash to the film Rude Boy?
The Clash became disenchanted with the film after seeing the rough cut and had Better Badges make badges stating 'I don't want Rude Boy Clash Film'.
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